May 14, 2023 Edition

God Bless Seminarian Joseph Thuy Nguyen

This weekend we say goodbye to our seminarian Joseph as he completes his Pastoral Year here at St. Joseph Parish and will continue his studies at St. John's Seminary. Joseph has received his deacon assignment at the collaborative of St. Bridget Parish and Holy Ghost Parish in Abington/Whitman.

Parochial Vicar Update

Thank you Father Stanley Rousseau for your dedication and prayerful support this year. We wish you the best of luck and God's blessing in your next assignment! We look forward to welcoming Father Michael Ssenfuma as our next Parochial Vicar. Some might remember Father Michael from leading the Parish's Lenten Mission in 2021 and the faculty retreat in 2022.

Fast Cash Calendars


Fast Cash Calendar drawings have begun!!!

Fast Cash Calendars ($10 each) raise money for Saint Joseph School. A lucky winner is drawn each day in May with 31 chances to win a cash prize. Congrats to this week's winners:


  • May 8 - $100 - Jennifer Gady
  • May 9 - $50 - Andrew Macey
  • May 10 - $100 - Libby Spigelman
  • May 11 - $150 - Jennifer Crocker
  • May 12 - $75 - Jennifer Sieczkowski
More Info

Community Events

Assistant Head of School Candidate Visits

Tomorrow, Monday, May 15th and Wednesday, May 17th, 2023

Please join your fellow community members TOMORROW Monday (5/15/23) to meet Mary Bridget Chick, and Wednesday (5/17/23) to meet Sasha Eskelund, from 8:15-9:00am in the Middle School Dining Hall. After their visit, we will share a link to a feedback form. If you can join us for one of the sessions or you have worked with one of the candidates in the past, we encourage you to provide meaningful feedback via the survey. More info on each candidate can be found here.

Art Show & STREAM Night: Wednesday, May 17th

Please join us for the 2023 SJS Student Art Show in the Elementary School Gymnasium and take a crack at some student STREAM challenges in the Elementary School Cafeteria and Library from 6:00-8:00pm. All students and family are welcome!

Ascension Thursday Parish & School Mass: Thursday, May 18, 2023

Please join us for community coffee after drop off from 8:15-9:00am in the Middle School Dining Hall and then celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ at 9:00am in the St. Joseph Parish Upper Church.

Crowning of our Blessed Mother at St. Joseph Parish Church: Sunday, May 21, 2023

The crowning will take place after the 9:30am Mass, either inside the Church or outside in Mary's Garden, depending on weather conditions. Please join us and the Parish for this beautiful tradition.

MAP Testing

MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) Testing continues over this week, ending Friday. Teachers will let you know when your student is scheduled to test. Please make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and eats a hearty breakfast to prepare.

Thanks!

Book Fair 2023

Thank you to all the volunteers and community members who stopped by and helped make this year's Book Fair a total success!

Father/Special Person-Daughter Event

Thank you to the PSA community volunteers for a successful event!

Service Opportunities

Pan Mass Kids Ride

Please join us for the annual Pan Mass Kids Ride this Sunday May 21st!  This is a wonderful family event where kids ride their bikes and raise money to fight cancer. The ride will take place in the Wells Ave industrial park from 8:30am-11am, for kids age 2-15 and includes a post ride party.

Kids Pan Mass Ride: Register

One Mission's Buzz Off - Team Saint Joseph School

The One Mission Buzz Off will take place on Sunday, June 18th at Gillette Stadium. This is the 7th year a team from Saint Joe’s will be participating in the Buzz Off, and the team has raised over $125k to support children with cancer. Follow the link below for more info.

New! Mr. Snyder's Challenge:

If Saint Joe's raises over $25,000 with more than 25 Buzz Off Team Members, Mr. Snyder will shave his head at the End of the Year Party!

Buzz Off: More Info

2023-2024 News

Aftercare Registration for 2023-2024

Aftercare registration for 2023-2024 is NOW OPEN. If you are a new or returning family, please complete the attached form to reserve your child's spot. There is a $100 deposit per child to reserve your spot and that will be charged to your FACTS account. If you have any questions, please contact Kim O'Brien: kobrien@saintjoes.com

Aftercare: More Info

Yellow School Bus Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year

All Needham resident students in Kindergarten through Grade 12 may register to ride the school bus, including students of Saint Joseph School. Registration is first-come-first-serve and is open through May 19th. After the cutoff date of 5/19/23 the pricing increases significantly. If you wish to ride the bus you must register regardless of whether you are Fee based or Eligible for free transportation. Information for registering can be found at the link below. Please read the directions carefully as there is important information regarding payment processing.

Yellow Bus: More Info

Sharkbites: This Week's Events

5/15/23 Monday – Assistant Head Of School Visit

5/16/23 Tuesday

5/17/23 WednesdayAssistant Head Of School Visit | Art Show & STREAM Night

5/18/23 Thursday – Ascension Thursday Community Coffee & Mass

5/19/23 Friday – Grade 8 Retreat | Grade 5 Field Trip

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